Five must-have beauty tools

By Rachael Brook| 1 year ago

You can't do without these

Whether you're a beauty amateur or a makeup maven, every woman can agree that having the best tools on hand is a sure-fire way to ensure you're creating your best look — from an everyday dewy glow, to a Friday night smoky eye.

Although a good craftswoman should never blame their tools, there are a couple of things you can't go without if you're looking to create a show-stopping look.

1. Beauty blender

At first, the beauty blender can take some time to fall in love with. The idea of applying foundation with a sponge can seem confusing, yet perfectly appropriate, all at the same time.

But once you become a beauty blender convert, there's no way you can do your makeup without it.

While beauty blenders can be used to apply powder, the social media consensus is to use it to apply and blend creamy products like foundation, concealer, liquid bronzers, blushes and highlighters.

It gives a flawless, airbrushed finish to your skin and is a dummy-proof way to get an even application.

Expert tip: the beauty blender is actually made to be used wet — a little odd, yes, but it's a complete game-changer.

2. Eyelash curler

The sacred eyelash curler has been working wonders for those of us with straight lashes forever.

To use it, all you do is place the curler over your lashes and squeeze the handles together. You can either hold it down for a few seconds or repetitively squeeze it together — whatever feels the most comfortable for you.

The end result? Curled, elegant lashes!

Good brushes

There's no doubt that investing in good brushes is a wise move. You want to look for brushes that have soft, dense bristles and will be able to stand the test of time.

The type of brush you need completely depends on the type of makeup that you wear — liquid or powder — and the products that you use.

But here are three brush recommendations everyday use:

3. Luxe face definer powder brush by Zoeva: A brush that has soft, dense bristles and is good for blending any kind of powder, whether it be to set your foundation or bronze your cheeks.

4. Rae Morris deluxe point shader brush: This is a must-have. It's incredibly soft and does all of the hard work for you if you're perfecting a smoky eye.

5. Detail shader brush by Zoeva: This brush allows for such precise application and you can use it in multiple ways. It's really great for smudging out a lash line crease or even applying an inner corner highlight.